We went hiking at rainbow springs and came to get a late lunch. Ashley was so fun and made our…read moreexperience amazing even though her shift was about to end. We got rum Runners and my son got a banana smoothie with real bananas in it; he loved it. He really enjoyed the chicken fingers with honey mustard and fries. Hubby and I loved the gator bites as an app, and LOVED the blackened fish tacos. Omgg they were so good and fresh!!!! Ashley brought us water and lettuce for our bearded dragon and a shot for my husband for his bday. We would 10000% return!

Drove by this place many times when traveling to Gainesville, finally made a stop to try and it did…read morenot disappoint! Food price was reasonable and the volume was generous. Started with the gator bite that was meaty and not gamey, one of the best tasting gators I've had in Florida. We then tried the frog legs and fish tacos, both were portioned generously with lots of meat. The live music added a nice touch to the vibe of a dockside experience on a Saturday night. Don't expect anything fancy, you may be sharing your meal with a few harmless spiders on the ceiling but they are there to catch the bugs. Wait staff were super friendly and quick to serve. If you are traveling through or in town for rainbow river excursions, I recommend the spot!

Great place for some southern staples. We were a party of 6 and we couldn't resist ordering fried…read morechicken and catfish. Fried chicken was really tasty with a perfect crunch and juicy chicken. The fried catfish was breaded with cornmeal, perfectly crispy, also well seasoned and very moist and tender inside. The tartar sauce was homemade and very good but they also have a good peppered vinegar. Between us all we had an opportunity to try a lot of sides. Hush puppies which one of our hush puppy lovers said was the best she ever had (I'm not a fan of these overall so I can't really say). The potato salad was very good, creamy, with just a hint of onion and relish. Baked potatoes and sweet potatoes were enjoyed by all. Loved the crispy okra and green beans. Collard greens were also good. Of course, we couldn't leave without trying the pies. Caramel apple walnut was a little too nutty for me but it was still good. They key lime was my personal fave -- the crust was a good crumbly graham cracker that was definitely home made. We also had a lemon meringue and the chocolate coconut cream pie, which was essentially a half and half with chocolate cream and the bottom and coconut cream on the top. Both had beautiful, moist meringues with nicely toasted tops. On top of good food, we had a great waitress who was super attentive and very patient and friendly. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area and looking for some nostalgic, good southern comfort food.

Our party didn't fully arrive until close to closing time. As a result, they were out of the main…read moreentrees I wanted. Settled for meatloaf which was just OK. However, they were very friendly considering our late arrival and I don't blame them for being out of the good stuff at closing time. Ordered a cherry pie the next day. It wasn't cheap but it was really good.

First & last visit…read more Food was subpar. It looked gross but tasted ok not awful but was not good. The big shock came when the bill arrived and was over $100 for 3 of us. The bar food my son had was ok he said. Maths waitress was nice but that was the ONLY good part for the meal. Ambience was 70s and looked original. We will not be back.

Visiting from out of town and thought this would be a good place since it was recommended by the…read moreAirBNB host. It reminds me more of a bar from the late 80s. The decor and atmosphere just felt dated and drank. The atmosphere was extremely hot and humid. By all means, if that is what they were going for then they did succeed. But it all comes down to food. It was just okay. Nothing exceptional or even good. I felt it was just okay. The menu truly made no sense. It's supposed to be a pub feel but there is burgers, spaghetti, fajitas and then Indian food. It is all over the place. The Chicken Tikka was not flavored at all like authentic Indian food. The naan came out cold and flavorless. Think thicker flour tortilla . Service wasn't bad. Our waitress Liz was polite and continued to check on us. Our onion rings came out late and because of that were removed from our check. All in all, we won't be back. Even if we were locals this a hard pass.

We showed up an hour after they were open on a Saturday, and still got seated immediately. The…read moreweather was gorgeous and our server, Courtney was great. She came over frequently and our drinks and food all came out fast! My only complaint is the prices; I get that it's on the water and it's beautiful, but we were sitting at a table outside with ants covering everything and paying $7 for a virgin pina colada's and $4 for a soda. I digress... we started with the gator dip and loved it! Kiddo enjoyed the Philly with fries. Hubby liked the gator wrap and I enjoyed the fish tacos with Mac n cheese. Portions were big, atmosphere was great. Courtney was great. A solid stop if you're in the area and willing to spend some money.

If you're looking for that classic Old Florida experience, Swampy's is a great spot. The restaurant…read moresits right along the beautiful Rainbow River, and the view is absolutely spectacular. The river is so crystal clear, and there's something really peaceful about sitting outside and watching the water go by. The food was great, as it always is, and their shrimp ceviche is my absolute favorite item on the menu! It's always a must-order for me. I wasn't overly impressed with the Bloody Mary this time, but everything else was wonderful. We enjoyed a peaceful day on the river, sitting out on the patio, enjoying the scenery, and even visiting with the resident kitty. ‍ Definitely a great place to relax, enjoy some good food, and soak up a little bit of Old Florida charm!

Food and service are fantastic. Food was freshly cooked. Service was friendly and helpfulread more

On hubby's quest to find the best gizzards we stopped at The Loft Grill. It didn't hurt that they…read morealso had a fried bologna sandwich!!! First, super friendly whether a local or tourist. Regulars welcoming visitors without a blink of an eye. But Crystal (bartender/server/greeter) kinda sets the tone! Beers were cold, fries were hot! Gizzards? Well, unfortunately they were very tough. Ron didn't even finish them! But the tacos and bologna sammie was quite tasty! Will we be back? Yup!! Just not for gizzards! PS... rating should be 3.50 - 3.75. Not just a 3!

Good for breakfast. Yummy Owners are very nice and really…read moreattentive. Will visit again for sure.

Avoiding the known "hot spots" on a Sunday morning, we decided to try what turned out to be a…read morequintessential diner in the heart of Dunnellon: The Purple Sage Cafe. We were welcomed as we walked in the door and able to choose from a variety of tables/booths. They stop serving pancakes and waffles at 11 am, but all other breakfast items are available until 2 pm. The selection was exactly what you would expect from a diner: a few standard breakfast dishes, biscuits and gravy, a few omelette choices and you could build your own omelette. The food was good, the service was excellent and the prices were not over the top. We will most likely be back!

Great food and attentive service. The steak and cheese flatbread appetizer is absolutely delicious!read more

We had a delicious late lunch at Cheers. I had grilled haddock which was the best I've had in…read moreyears. My husband had a fish fry. He has been searching for a good fish fry since we started coming to Florida and this one was exceptional! We were seated outside and enjoyed watching the disc golfers! Our server, Jenny was super friendly and accommodating. and our chefs Mike and Heather outdid themselves Our overall dining experience was wonderful! The menu is extensive and everything was delicious. We will definitely be back!!

Layla was such a wonderful server. Friendly and attentive. Went there on sunday and had very good…read moreexperience.

The Good and the Bad…read more I came in during a late breakfast. The restaurant wasn't very busy, and most of the tables were empty, but many hadn't been cleared. The waitress could see I was waiting for a table, but instead of clearing one, she started cleaning a booth first. That wasn't a great first impression. Once seated, there was another wait before I could even ask for coffee. When the coffee finally arrived, it tasted stale. Fresh coffee is one of the least expensive things a breakfast restaurant can provide. This isn't a deal breaker--things happen--but there's really no reason to serve customers old coffee. Then I realized I didn't have a spoon. I got the waitress's attention and asked for one. She headed toward the back, stopped to cash out another customer, went into the kitchen looking for clean spoons, and eventually had to grab one from the counter. Something as simple as getting a spoon shouldn't turn into a process. This brings me to the bigger issue: staffing and organization. Does the restaurant have bussers or a dedicated cashier? The waitress appears to be responsible for seating, serving, clearing tables, cashing customers out, and everything in between. That's inefficient and hurts the overall customer experience. I also don't like the checkout process. The waitress asks whether the tip will be on the card and then enters it while you're standing there. Whether intentional or not, that can make customers feel pressured about tipping. I'd much rather see a dedicated cashier handling payments and phone orders so the servers can focus on their tables. Now, the food. The food was mediocre overall. The omelet was very flat rather than the fluffy omelet I normally expect from a restaurant. On the positive side, the hash browns and toast were perfect. The bacon could have been a little crispier, but I didn't specifically order it crispy, so I can't really fault them for that. Then there's the price: $21 for a cheese omelet, hash browns, toast, and bacon. I understand that food, transportation, labor, and operating costs have increased, but $21 seems excessive for this particular breakfast. Based on the quality and portion, this felt more like a $14 meal. My biggest criticism isn't actually the food--it's the restaurant's organization. Clearing and resetting tables should be automatic. When customers leave, those tables should be cleared and prepared for the next guests as soon as reasonably possible. That should happen during the rush and continue when business slows down. There were some good points here, particularly the hash browns and toast, but the service organization, stale coffee, mediocre omelet, uncleared tables, and $21 price make the overall experience difficult to recommend.

Came here looking for some good bbq and I did not find it ! The brisket was dry the chicken was…read morefall off the bone but no flavor the pulled pork was also dry. The beans and greens were actually decent and the corn was simply that bread was soaked in butter so it was super soggy not sure if it's because we bought so much of it but it was not edible . I gave it 2 stars because the customer service was great and they were so friendly. No issues with the cleanliness and they gave us a good rundown of the flavors of sauce which I do recommend buying!

Great food!!!!!! huge burgers toasted buttery buns. The ribs to die for and the brisket amazing…read more Worth it.

This is my go to stop for lunch on my way down to Tarpon. The crew is friendly andy food is always…read morefresh. It is not an inherently busy location, so the lobby closes early. They know me there!

We find the food here always freshly made, hot and tasty. The staff are always friendly and assure…read moreyou are happy. It's clean and comfortable. Today the manager, Sarah, was very helpful in helping me figure out the app to get my birthday offer. Made for a very nice day. Skylar is another manager who is always welcoming.